HIPA AWARDS vs Exifora

BUILDING A ROAD OR A BRIDGE MIGHT TAKE A YEAR OR TWO, BUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE TAKES A LIFETIME ” His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Dubai continues to direct its energy into development and its Strategy is a roadmap that charts his this sustained effort. With this in mind H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum established the prestigious ‘Hamdan International Photography Award’. This demonstrates the commitment of Dubai to encouraging and supporting art, culture and innovation. The Award appeals to all talented photographers across the globe, and also nurtures national talent, which will in turn attract international art and cultural attention. The Award highlights how Dubai is fast developing into one of the most artistically conscious and established cities in the world.

Exifora is where photographers compete, get recognized, and grow. Enter curated photography contests, submit your best work, and have it evaluated by professional juries — not just likes. Earn awards, collect points, and climb a leaderboard that ranks photographers by real achievement. WHY EXIFORA • Curated contests — themed competitions with clear rules, deadlines, and real prizes. • Professional juries — your photos are judged by respected photographers and editors through a transparent scoring process. • Public vote — community-voted awards alongside the jury selection. • Leaderboard — every award earns points; track your rank among photographers. • Achievements — unlock badges as you submit, win, and participate. • Clubs — create or join a photography club, challenge rival clubs head-to-head, and grow as a team. • Gallery — browse winning and shortlisted photos, filter by camera, lens, and EXIF settings. HOW IT WORKS 1. Browse open contests and pick a category. 2. Upload your photo (JPEG, PNG, TIFF) straight from your phone. 3. Wait for the jury and the public vote. 4. Win awards, earn points, and rise on the leaderboard. FOR EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER Whether you shoot with a pro camera, a drone, or your phone, there's a category for you — single shots, photo series, team contests, and daily challenges. Your photography deserves a stage. Join Exifora and start competing today.